Depression
你知道大学生活是复杂和苛刻的. Deep down, you 不太确定你是谁,你想成为什么样的人,或者这些选择是否适合你 make from day to day are the best decisions.
有时候,你所面临的许多变化和压力会把你压垮. 所以,你或你的朋友时不时地感到“沮丧”也就不足为奇了。 or discouraged.
但如果朋友的活动和人生观一直“低迷”,那该怎么办呢? 持续数周,并开始影响你们的关系? If you know someone like this, your friend might be suffering from depression. As a friend, you can help.
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Know the Symptoms
如果你发现你的朋友一直有这些症状,请注意以下几点 longer than two weeks.
Does your friend express feelings of:
- Sadness or emptiness?
- Hopelessness, pessimism, or guilt?
- Helplessness or worthlessness?
Does your friend seem:
- Unable to make decisions?
- Unable to concentrate and remember?
- 失去兴趣:对日常活动失去兴趣或乐趣,如运动或谈话 on the phone?
- 在工作、学习和人际关系中遇到更多问题?
Does your friend complain of:
- 失去精力和动力——“慢下来的感觉”?
- 难以入睡、保持睡眠状态或起床?
- 食欲的变化会导致体重的减少或增加?
- Headaches, stomach aches, or backaches?
你朋友的行为是否突然改变,以至于他或她:
- Is restless or more irritable?
- Wants to be alone most of the time?
- 开始逃课或放弃爱好和活动?
- Drinks more alcohol?
Has your friend talked about:
- Death?
- 自杀——或者他或她曾试图自杀?
Find Someone Who Can Help
如果你勾选了几个选项,你的朋友可能需要帮助. Don't assume that someone else is taking care of the problem. 消极的想法,不恰当的行为,或者 身体上的变化需要尽快恢复. Not only does treatment 减轻抑郁症的严重程度,治疗也可能缩短你的时间 朋友是抑郁的,可以防止额外的抑郁发作.
如果一个朋友表现出许多抑郁的症状,你可以倾听并鼓励他或她 her to seek help. 如果你的朋友没有这么快做,和心理学家或心理医生谈谈 健康专家——尤其是当你的朋友提到自杀时. Here are some resources that can help.
Resources
On-Campus:
Personal Counseling
Room L108
(626) 585-7273
Off-Campus:
Pasadena Mental Health Center
(626) 798-0907
Pacific Clinics
(626) 795-8471
Foothill Family Service
(626) 795-6907
Fuller Psychological & Family Services
(626) 584-5550